Academic Adviser

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K - $51K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ April 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Academic Adviser. The adviser will manage a caseload of first-year students, assist them with academic planning and college transition, serve as a liaison to professional schools or the College of Arts and Sciences, and participate in retention initiatives at multiple levels.

Highlights

Manage and advise a caseload of first-year students on academic planning and transition to college life.
Serve as liaison to professional schools or the College of Arts and Sciences to support student progress and engagement.
Participate in retention initiatives at departmental and university-wide levels.
Master's Degree in Education or equivalent required, with a minimum of two years' educational experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
Possess strong technical and database skills; experience with integrated student record systems preferred.
Preferred qualifications include advising or counseling experience, Career Development Facilitator certificate and/or coursework, and career exploration tool use.
Full-time position with annual salary range of $48,265 to $51,375.
Position is categorized as Administrative-Professional, AP Band M, with a standard 40-hour workweek.
Supports first-year students through major selection, graduation planning, and identifying academic challenges.